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Read ArticleEffective PCB Trace Width and Spacing
This article is about the challenges of routing with the correct PCB trace width and spacing, as well as some design tooltips to help with that.
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Read ArticleTop PCB Layout Recommendations for BGA Packages
This article explains ball grid array parts used in the design of circuit boards and discusses some best practice PCB layout recommendations for BGA packages.
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Read ArticlePCB Thermal Management Techniques
An overheated PCB is likely to malfunction, which is why proper PCB thermal management is such a vital part of ensuring the reliability of an electronics design.
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Read ArticleIPC Component Spacing Guidelines
IPC component spacing guidelines exist to minimize physical overlap and electrical interference that could have detrimental effects on PCB performance.
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Read ArticleHow to Reduce Ground Noise
Ground noise refers to electrical fluctuations that may cause PCB performance problems. Learning how to reduce ground noise is an important part of PCB design.
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Read ArticleUnderstanding Standing Wave Patterns on Interconnects and Antennas
Read our guide to learn about standing wave patterns on your electrical transmission lines and interconnects.
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Read ArticleApplying IPC Through-Hole Standards In PCB Design
This article explores figuring out the right IPC through-hole standards in PCB design and how to apply them in calculating pad size.
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Read ArticleHigh-Power PCB Design Considerations
Special considerations are required for high-power PCB design, including thermal management, layout, component arrangement, and more.
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Read ArticleDeriving the Instantaneous Power Equation
How do you form an instantaneous power equation and is it useful in all types of circuits? Get your questions answered in this article.
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Read ArticleHow To Prevent Solder Bridging
Wondering how to prevent solder bridging when you have little control over the assembly process? Using an IPC-compliant footprint is a good start.
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Read ArticlePCB Design Principles for Beginners
These PCB design principles help beginners ensure design reliability and manufacturability for their PCB designs. Learn how to put them into practice.
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Read ArticleThe Role of Damped Driven Oscillators in RLC Circuits
Read on to learn more about what a damped driven oscillator is and how it functions in an RLC circuit.
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Read ArticleUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Power Supply Design
Getting the fundamentals of power supply design right is critical to ensuring the reliability of a circuit. Here are some common challenges and key tips.
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Read ArticleOptimizing Your PCB Using Design for Reliability (DfR) Principles
When designing a PCB, it is important to use design for reliability (DfR) concepts to avoid PCB failures and unreliability. Read on to learn how to implement these concepts.
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Read ArticleCables and Connectors: A Bridge to the World Beyond the PCB
Connectors can be used for various applications and they keep electricity flowing from one element to another.
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Read ArticlePlating Considerations For Printed Circuit Board Assembly
Learn about the different plating options for PCBs and when they're used
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Read ArticleUnpacking Logic as it is Used on a Printed Circuit Board
Learn about logic gates and gate-swapping
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Read ArticleWorking with PCB Design Standards
What are the most common PCB design standards and why does your design need to comply with them? Let us show you the answers and more.
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Read ArticleSingle-Point vs. Multipoint Grounding in PCB Layouts
This article explores the differences of single-point vs. multipoint grounding in PCB layouts as well as some ground plane design best practices.
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Read ArticleUnderstanding RF Reflection
RF reflection is a phenomenon that you need to pay attention to in high-speed designs. Learn why it occurs and how it affects circuit performance.
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